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LesBaker
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I'm not getting that........how does the Raiders moving change the situation in SD for the Chargers. The city just told them to fuck themselves they aren't even willing to pass a hotel tax to partially fund a stadium there.
It's crazy, Spanos has been trying for years to get something done..........and nothing has happened.
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The MOB Squaders were likely to dig that hole right then and there, forget construction equipment, let's get'r done NOW !
Alas, Security had to step in.
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That was for a stadium downtown. There is still another site that they are talking about. The Chargers prefer to be downtown, but something could still get done on the other site.
I'm doubtful anything will get done in San Diego myself
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I see they've re-opened the $100 deposit list! Guess they figure the 57,000 of us first depositors wouldn't be enough. Which honestly, after viewing their survey gauging prices for PSL's and tickets, I don't blame them...LOL
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Well voters are stupid.... The Raiders going to Vegas gives the Chargers some breathing room.. They don't have to worry about three teams in the Southern California market.. They're screwed if they go to LA, they're really screwed if the Raiders and Rams are in LA and they San Diego.
I think part of the issue is that Spanos is still trying to have his cake and eat it too.. He wants everything his way but doesn't want to pay for it.
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I'm having a hard time envisioning fans in jerseys screaming like crazy from this scene. Doesn't look like a football stadium atmosphere to me.
I'm sure they'll get it right on the final design.
I've not seen a stadium built that resembles the artwork and renderings released to the public.
It's smoke and mirrors.
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I was thinking the image might have been a rendering from the shopping area or something.
Certainly looks more like an all-inclusive resort in that shot.
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There's a reason why the stadium costs 2.6 bill. It's something we've never seen before.
Those pics are real. That's just one of the suits.
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While I agree with your 2'nd paragraph, I have to disagree with the 1'st. The Rams and Raiders played in the Coliseum together for several years without the Chargers being affected before, I see no reason why it would be any different today.
I agree on Spanos looking for a freebee, he's one of the least capable owners financially, although better off than Davis, to accomplish or provide San Diego with a new stadium. He's helped by being a favorite of NFL owner elites, although Kroenke spanked him silly. He refuses to take on a partner with deeper pockets and expects the City to provide his bailout. jmo.
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Spanish feels that two teams in LA would hurt him in San Diego, and that's all that matters. True, he'd probably be fine, but he'd also likely make less money, and to him that's unacceptable.
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With a draped escalator?
And a concourse THAT wide?
Mkay I dunno about that haha.
Look around that pic, it looks like what CGI suggested or an airport lobby area.
Seating on the left......and all the drape........I doubt it.
Not saying the stadium won't be bigger/better than anything else, all new stadiums pretty much are "record setting".
I'm just saying computer generated images don't often show up in real life.
River, the Rams and Raiders NEVER EVER played together in the Coliseum. Rams played in Anaheim and the Raiders played in the Rams old home.
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The Rams and Raiduhs shared the LA metro market but not stadiums. The Rams moved to Anaheim before the Raiduhs moved into the Coliseum.
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I was there on pure happenstance. I didn't go in, but it looked private. There were some fans standing outside. The pics with the blinds in them, are from my associates office directly across the street, where I was picking up a check. The old racetrack stands are still standing, and its almost rock throwing distance from the fabulous forum on the left from the street perspective. It's a big area. The area needs to be built up. There were junkies walking all around the area.